Senior HR Advisor

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior HR Advisor for up to a 12 month period to join our People & Capability team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional to make a significant impact within a local government setting.

As the local government authority for Canterbury, the Christchurch City Council is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our vibrant community. We deliver a wide array of essential services that cater to the diverse needs of our residents. From ensuring clean and reliable water supply and efficient transport systems, to providing top-notch recreation and sports facilities, we strive to create a thriving, sustainable, and inclusive environment for everyone in Christchurch.

About the role

As a Senior HR Advisor, you will provide trusted guidance to leaders and employees across the organisation on a broad range of people-related matters. You\'ll take ownership of employee relations cases, support leaders through challenging situations, and contribute to initiatives that enhance our workplace culture and people practices.

• Lead and resolve employee relations matters, including disciplinary processes, grievances, and performance management, ensuring outcomes are legally sound and aligned with organisational values.
• Coach and influence leaders to build capability in managing people effectively, fostering a culture of accountability and engagement.
• Drive change management initiatives, supporting restructures, transitions, and organisational development projects.
• Conduct training sessions on various people related topics to educate and support managers and employees.

Working as a key member of the People & Capability Team to implement HR Strategies that support the organisations goals.

About you

Skills

This role will suit those with well-honed generalist HR skills and experience at a senior level within a large organisation. Ideally you will also possess :

If you are a dedicated and experienced HR professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role in local government, we would love to hear from you.

What\'s in it for you?

What\'s in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Want To Be Involved In Shaping Your City? Here At The Council We Know Our Strength Comes From Our People, Working Together As One Team To Create Results. When You Join Us, You\'re Getting Involved First Hand, And Contributing To Crafting The Christchurch Community. You Will Also Benefit From

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.

Additional Information

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you\'re excited about this role but your past experience doesn\'t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.

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